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1996 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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1996 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1996 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan

Engine not specified

Dodge in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Jan 2011

174840 mi

C $150
feul rail,(feul line leading to the injectors) Could not get part anywhere but dealer so negoitiated with scrapyard if we went and took it off the vehicule ourselves, so thats what we did, cost $40 instead of $168 need clamp seal for gaslin 
Dodge in Oklahoma, United States
Nov 2015 - Nov 2020
Nov 2015

156000 mi

US $150
Slipping with very cold weather. Replaced fluid, filter and solenoid. 

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1996 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge in West Virginia, United States
Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
Sep 2010

137000 mi

US $345
Hard shifting at approx 50mph on rebuilt transmission; mechanic felt cam sensor could be to blame. Hoping if it is the transmission, that it dies before 3/2011 (warranty end).  
Oct 2010

137000 mi

US $25
Engine dying while driving; electrical items OK; recurring problem still not repaired. Replaced Fuel Pump Sensor (??) yet problem still exists.  
Nov 2010

137000 mi

US $200
Van continues to stall while driving. During November, we changed the 1) Auto Shut Down Relay 2) Fuel Pump Relay 3) Fuel Pump Sensor 4) Fuel Filter 5) Fuel Pump 6)Coil Pack Currently garaged; not reliable to drive with stalling issue. 
May 2011

138000 mi

US $50
CAM sensor was first repair in November. After problem continued, about 8 other items were replaced, only to take it to Dodge dealer for diagnosis and have them tell us it was the CRANK sensor that needed updating to match CAM sensor. 
Dodge in Ohio, United States
Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
Aug 2009

148000 mi
Traded in for Cash for Clunkers. A/C not working at the time. 
Dodge in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2010

159340 mi

C $300
A/C compressor seized so v belt stuck 
Jul 2011

161200 mi

C $1000
a/c leaking, replaced a/c compressor, replaced heater control panel. back door not opening, repaired back door. 
Dodge in New York, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
Jun 2010

147000 mi
Transmission problems. Replacement to costly vs purchase of another vehicle. Traded it in. 
Dodge in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2010 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

143100 mi

US $500
struts, stabilizer links/ bushings cv axles 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2010

97960 mi

C $1700
Fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit failure 
Jul 2011

108500 mi

C $600
Tie rod ends near failure Clock spring inside steering wheel broke. Replaced. Clock spring provides functionality of horn, cruise control, and airbag. Airbag error light no longer on. 

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1996 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge in Florida, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

134000 mi

US $250
Two pieces holding front end to chassis; one completely broken, the other failed, but still attached. Mechanic had to replace both pieces. Drives like a new car! 
Jun 2011

136000 mi

US $400
Engine Crankshaft sensor was replaced. 

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